About the Employer

I am a 91 year old lady who need support to remain at home. Support with my personal care, washing and cleaning up cooking and anything else needed to help me remain in my own home. Support with the preparation and cooking of my meals Perform light cleaning tasks/cleaning hanging out washing etc Help me with personal care to keep me comfortable and safe Support with taking medication.

i need 2x pas to work together 2x 3.5each  hours a day for 2 days per week to be worked 1 hour am 45mins lunch and 45 teatime and hour at bedtime. 

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical • Hearing

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• watching tv • knitting

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Other relevant information

• The individual keeps pets in the home.bird.

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed.
• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.

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The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.

You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.

Transport Requirement

Car driver and car owner – must have business insurance.

Required Skills

• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.• Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.
• To be able to work on own initiative.
• To work as part of a team.
• To be able to follow instructions accurately.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
• Be empathetic.
• Previous caring experience is not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.
• Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.